Barry Callebaut sells its European consumer business

July 12, 2011, Zurich, Switzerland – Barry Callebaut has signed the sale of its European consumer business Stollwerck to the Belgian Baronie Group.

The share deal comprises the entire Stollwerck Group, including five factories in Germany, Belgium and Switzerland. The transaction also includes a long-term supply agreement between Barry Callebaut for the supply of approximately 25,000 tonnes of liquid chocolate annually, as well as the additional supply of cocoa beans and semi-finished products.